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patricia i.

Q: how do i remove adware from safari?

Google is my default search engine. However, Yahoo keeps coming. How do I get rid of it?

Thanks in advance. Please, be very specific as I am not very IT literate.

iCloud, OS X Mavericks (10.9)

Posted on Sep 27, 2016 8:22 PM

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Q: how do i remove adware from safari?

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  • by Niel,

    Niel Niel Sep 27, 2016 8:27 PM in response to patricia i.
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    Mac OS X
    Sep 27, 2016 8:27 PM in response to patricia i.

    Click here and follow the instructions, or if you'd rather not remove the adware manually, run MalwareBytes for Mac.


    MalwareBytes simplifies the process of removing adware but doesn't stop it or other malware from getting onto the computer. It shouldn’t be relied on to prevent future incidents; instead, avoid downloading software from sources other than the Mac App Store or the developer websites.


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  • by Eric Root,Apple recommended

    Eric Root Eric Root Sep 28, 2016 12:47 PM in response to patricia i.
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    iTunes
    Sep 28, 2016 12:47 PM in response to patricia i.

    Try going to Safari/Preferences/Extensions and disable all extensions. Quit Safari, reopen, and see if the website will now load. If so, enable extensions one or two at a time until you find which extension is causing the problem.